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mixed numbers to improper fractions

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Can someone explain how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions? for example

1 and 5/8
asked Nov 15, 2013 in PRE-ALGEBRA by skylar Apprentice
recategorized Nov 15, 2013 by moderator

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Given mixed fraction is

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Therefore the improper fraction is

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answered Nov 16, 2013 by jouis Apprentice
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Mixed number is a combination of both whole number and a proper fraction.

1 5/8 = 1 + 5/8

=1/1 + 5/8 

To add the fractions denominators must be equal.

Rewrite the expression with common denominator

= 8/8 + 5/8

Since the deniminators are same add the numerators over the denominator.

=(8+5)/8

= 13/8

answered Dec 13, 2014 by anonymous

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